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What will replace Craigslist personal ads?

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...ual-sex-will-miss-you/?utm_term=.670977438e5f

Goodbye, Craigslist personal ads. Those seeking casual sex will miss you.
By Lisa Bonos March 23 Email the author

Craiglist’s personal ads have been around since 1995, the early days of online dating, when looking for love on the Internet was heavy with stigma. In the two decades since, that stigma has lessened; 15 percent of adults report that they’ve used online dating sites or apps.

But as of Friday, the site’s personal ads no longer exist. Never fear: The site’s Missed Connections ads, which make for some of the Internet’s best voyeuristic reading, will remain — in the community section.

This week the U.S. Senate passed a bill to fight online sex trafficking, which could subject websites to more criminal and civil liability for the content that third parties publish on their platforms. As a result, Craigslist decided to remove its personal-ad section.
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Any thoughts on possible alternatives for those of us who will miss the chance to meet strangers for casual sex? There are a number of sites out there, like AdultFriendFinder but most seem to want ongoing $$$ for membership. Anyone have personal experiences with any of these sites?

Instabang

Ashley Madison ($$$)

Adultfriendfinder ($$$)

Casualx

CityNews

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Hoobly

US Free Ads

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This is actually nothing more than the US Senate passing a bill to condemn free speech in America; nothing more than that.

This is nothing more than the continued war of Trump against Americans that Trump desires to marginalize; nothing more than that.

A war against other Americans by Trump = the fornicator in chief ........................ how ****ing ironic .............
 
If I had to guess at what Johns will have to do as an alternative: Cross the Rio Grande. A quick web search came up with this: https://mx.mileroticos.com/
 
SDET said:
If I had to guess at what Johns will have to do as an alternative: Cross the Rio Grande. A quick web search came up with this: https://mx.mileroticos.com/
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I used to wind up a travel week on the Left Coast in San Diego so I could spend the weekend in Tijuana. I wouldn't touch any puta even if I was wearing a wet suit including face mask & flippers.
 
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How about a nice, long, mandatory stretch in Trump's own military?
 
JacksinPA said:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...ual-sex-will-miss-you/?utm_term=.670977438e5f

Goodbye, Craigslist personal ads. Those seeking casual sex will miss you.
By Lisa Bonos March 23 Email the author

Craiglist’s personal ads have been around since 1995, the early days of online dating, when looking for love on the Internet was heavy with stigma. In the two decades since, that stigma has lessened; 15 percent of adults report that they’ve used online dating sites or apps.

But as of Friday, the site’s personal ads no longer exist. Never fear: The site’s Missed Connections ads, which make for some of the Internet’s best voyeuristic reading, will remain — in the community section.

This week the U.S. Senate passed a bill to fight online sex trafficking, which could subject websites to more criminal and civil liability for the content that third parties publish on their platforms. As a result, Craigslist decided to remove its personal-ad section.
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Any thoughts on possible alternatives for those of us who will miss the chance to meet strangers for casual sex? There are a number of sites out there, like AdultFriendFinder but most seem to want ongoing $$$ for membership. Anyone have personal experiences with any of these sites?

Instabang

Ashley Madison ($$$)

Adultfriendfinder ($$$)

Casualx

CityNews

Recycler

Close5

Hoobly

US Free Ads

Oodle
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Te new puritans will win this battle.

Those of us who desire not approved sex acts and or not approved relationship structure will not be facilitated at best, and will be thrown in prisons at worst....and it goes without sayong that our lives will be ruined as much as possible, because we are all gross to some small minds.
 
Sorry for that last post I dont know exactly what happened, I have a lot going on today, sometimes I miss things and get confused.

I am going to miss craigslist a lot if my wifes health improves and we get to play again,,,,the New Puritans are really starting to piss me off, understand that at least.....
 
cuban smokes said:
This is actually nothing more than the US Senate passing a bill to condemn free speech in America; nothing more than that.

This is nothing more than the continued war of Trump against Americans that Trump desires to marginalize; nothing more than that.

A war against other Americans by Trump = the fornicator in chief ........................ how ****ing ironic .............
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I agree with you that this is an attack on freedom. But let's not confuse free speech, the 1st Amendment, with advertising.

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

The purpose of the amendment is to inhibit and limit government reaction to criticism while protecting religious freedom. The broader interpretation is another matter, and only relatively recent. We can argue this matter endlessly, with nothing to be gained. More realistically, it is IMHO, to recognize this attempt to curb prostitution impinges upon the majority with an opinion of a minority. That also can argued endlessly. Without a doubt this legislation is a Trojan horse for a fascistic advance and extension for government powers to control what American citizens think and desire.

Blaming Trump is a false path toward countering this and will accomplish nothing.

This started with two liberal Democrat District Attorneys in California who targeted online prostitution ads as low hanging fruit to enhance their own reputations as law makers rather than law enforcers. Targeting prostitution has always garnered headlines for politicians. Yet, show me a political convention where prostitutes don't gather and earn more money than usual. Political conventions are the Super Bowls of prostitution. Show me a politician who doesn't himself use prostitutes, and I'll show you a liar. This hypocrisy was evidenced by Elliot Spitzer who prosecuted prostitutes, but used $4,000 an hour call girls while wearing his black socks. In other words, "it is okay for me because I can afford it thanks to my $200 million trust fund, but you can't."

The bill first introduced in the House, which then picked up steam in the Senate, along with the end of Net neutrality (ironic since the Net development was predominantly spurred and is still maintained by porn, today accounting for about 50% of usage), was first introduced by two Democrat members of the House from California as an answer to sex trafficking and sex slavery. Good or bad, if we have learned nothing, we have learned that the oldest profession will not go away, nor will its most negative aspects disappear simply because of new legislation. Means of purveying the trade will either revert to older methods of product distribution or develop alternatives that circumvent the law. The latter is already beginning with sites outside US borders, beyond US jurisdiction. Communities that welcome advertising of prostitutes online because it reduced the numbers of working girls on the streets, are already complaining of increases in the numbers of working prostitutes on the streets. Out of sight, out of mind, applied and now applies no longer. Law enforcement used the now banned sites to locate runaway teens who had fallen into the hands of pimps, and to identify sex slavery rings, are also now without the ability to place their own fake ads for arresting unsuspecting johns, customers, particularly those seeking underage girls and boys.

If we prefer honesty, and we truly desire to protect sex workers from exploitation then we can only create laws which license prostitutes, enforce health and age standards, and which eliminate pimps, madams and organized crime. Laws which ruthlessly enforce the prosecution of those who lure underage workers into the life, and laws which make for prison terms of length for those who pimp in any form or manner, instead of revolving door justice for sex workers. Then we must lobby for the end of this federal law, because in time, it will be used as model for inhibiting equally or more important freedoms Americans enjoy.

Meanwhile watch the media for more lurid tales of scandals involving politicians with enforced sex slaves and prostitutes. Another resigned last week when outed in Florida. This week already we have tale of stripper who was forced to become a sex slave for a sitting judge. It is only Monday.

This law is not about pay for sex, it is about controlling and inhibiting freedom, it is about extending government powers where they don't belong, behind bedroom locked doors. Which other freedoms are next?
 
OldFatGuy said:
I agree with you that this is an attack on freedom. But let's not confuse free speech, the 1st Amendment, with advertising.

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

The purpose of the amendment is to inhibit and limit government reaction to criticism while protecting religious freedom. The broader interpretation is another matter, and only relatively recent. We can argue this matter endlessly, with nothing to be gained. More realistically, it is IMHO, to recognize this attempt to curb prostitution impinges upon the majority with an opinion of a minority. That also can argued endlessly. Without a doubt this legislation is a Trojan horse for a fascistic advance and extension for government powers to control what American citizens think and desire.

Blaming Trump is a false path toward countering this and will accomplish nothing.

This started with two liberal Democrat District Attorneys in California who targeted online prostitution ads as low hanging fruit to enhance their own reputations as law makers rather than law enforcers. Targeting prostitution has always garnered headlines for politicians. Yet, show me a political convention where prostitutes don't gather and earn more money than usual. Political conventions are the Super Bowls of prostitution. Show me a politician who doesn't himself use prostitutes, and I'll show you a liar. This hypocrisy was evidenced by Elliot Spitzer who prosecuted prostitutes, but used $4,000 an hour call girls while wearing his black socks. In other words, "it is okay for me because I can afford it thanks to my $200 million trust fund, but you can't."

The bill first introduced in the House, which then picked up steam in the Senate, along with the end of Net neutrality (ironic since the Net development was predominantly spurred and is still maintained by porn, today accounting for about 50% of usage), was first introduced by two Democrat members of the House from California as an answer to sex trafficking and sex slavery. Good or bad, if we have learned nothing, we have learned that the oldest profession will not go away, nor will its most negative aspects disappear simply because of new legislation. Means of purveying the trade will either revert to older methods of product distribution or develop alternatives that circumvent the law. The latter is already beginning with sites outside US borders, beyond US jurisdiction. Communities that welcome advertising of prostitutes online because it reduced the numbers of working girls on the streets, are already complaining of increases in the numbers of working prostitutes on the streets. Out of sight, out of mind, applied and now applies no longer. Law enforcement used the now banned sites to locate runaway teens who had fallen into the hands of pimps, and to identify sex slavery rings, are also now without the ability to place their own fake ads for arresting unsuspecting johns, customers, particularly those seeking underage girls and boys.

If we prefer honesty, and we truly desire to protect sex workers from exploitation then we can only create laws which license prostitutes, enforce health and age standards, and which eliminate pimps, madams and organized crime. Laws which ruthlessly enforce the prosecution of those who lure underage workers into the life, and laws which make for prison terms of length for those who pimp in any form or manner, instead of revolving door justice for sex workers. Then we must lobby for the end of this federal law, because in time, it will be used as model for inhibiting equally or more important freedoms Americans enjoy.

Meanwhile watch the media for more lurid tales of scandals involving politicians with enforced sex slaves and prostitutes. Another resigned last week when outed in Florida. This week already we have tale of stripper who was forced to become a sex slave for a sitting judge. It is only Monday.

This law is not about pay for sex, it is about controlling and inhibiting freedom, it is about extending government powers where they don't belong, behind bedroom locked doors. Which other freedoms are next?
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there were gazillions of personal ads on Craigslist that had absolutely nothing to do with prostitution.

Also, we know the GOP & Trump are surly cheering this ruling.
 
cuban smokes said:
there were gazillions of personal ads on Craigslist that had absolutely nothing to do with prostitution.

Also, we know the GOP & Trump are surly cheering this ruling.
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Yes, the prostitution ads were originally in erotic services, but political pressures and threats of enforcement from prosecutors forced the closing of that section, and the ads shifted over to the personals.

The only opposition to this new law came from 4 Republican Senators, and 1 Republican member of the House. I doubt Trump even read the Bill he signed. I doubt he reads any of the Bills he signs. I haven't seen a tweet or any other praise for this Bill from Trump. On the other hand Chuck Schumer has been bragging how it is good for Brooklyn. His constituents are complaining about the very visible upswing of streetwalkers all over Brooklyn, and used condoms in the streets since Craigs List closed its personals section and Backpage shutdown.

This hasn't been and it isn't a partisan issue. It is just typically hypocritical and dishonest American politics from both sides of the aisle. Sad, but true. Ain't nothin' but not seeing past your nose. One of the few qualities of American politicians. I had to laugh when a Republican Senator claimed 98% of working girls had and were spreading stds. No evidence was offered, just him mouthing off. Most working girls use condoms. Some may be drug addicts, but they still prefer to stay alive and not die from AIDs. Meanwhile, that particular Senator has a reputation among working girls for being a rough customer and a disdain for using condoms.

Ironically, one of the groups suffering the greatest spike in std infections during the last decade is the over 65 crowd.

Get it into your head, this law is not about prostitution, it is about extension of government powers. Prostitution is just a subterfuge. Steamroller black socks.
 
I was never under the impression the law is about prostitution.

I was always under the impression the law is just another vehicle the gubmint can use to fight free speech, which is exactly what I commented on in post #2.
 
cuban smokes said:
there were gazillions of personal ads on Craigslist that had absolutely nothing to do with prostitution.

Also, we know the GOP & Trump are surly cheering this ruling.
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Exactly i never used it for casual sex ( no judgement, just not my thing).

I did use it to attempt to find a significant other and even though I never met the right woman I did have some nice dates a d made a couple of good friends.

I will miss it as it was kinda my only way to meet woman as I live in the middle of nowhere, and don't get out much.
 
GDViking said:
Exactly i never used it for casual sex ( no judgement, just not my thing).

I did use it to attempt to find a significant other and even though I never met the right woman I did have some nice dates a d made a couple of good friends.

I will miss it as it was kinda my only way to meet woman as I live in the middle of nowhere, and don't get out much.
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My husband and I would use it to meet couples. Not really swingers but we like to have a good time and not necessarily bring certain things into our friendships we have with other couples. Although we have made many new friends from CL here in the city and also those living outside in the middle of nowhere like you, who are just looking to connect with people. It sucks something like that has to be ruined because of other people.
 
cuban smokes said:
I was never under the impression the law is about prostitution.

I was always under the impression the law is just another vehicle the gubmint can use to fight free speech, which is exactly what I commented on in post #2.
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I'm suggesting it is much more.
 
cuban smokes said:
This is actually nothing more than the US Senate passing a bill to condemn free speech in America; nothing more than that.

This is nothing more than the continued war of Trump against Americans that Trump desires to marginalize; nothing more than that.

A war against other Americans by Trump = the fornicator in chief ........................ how ****ing ironic .............
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Sadly I believe this law actually had a lot of bipartisan support, and was spear headed in part by someone who was hardly a Trump fan boy, John McCain.

it's masqueraded as a law that's aimed at dealing with sex trafficking and underage prostitution. However, in reality, it's doing a number of damaging things. First, it's driving sex work off the internet and back onto the streets and into the arms of pimps; the opposite direction of where we should be going in terms of this kind of thing and freedom imho. Second, it threatens far more than just the likes of craigslist but frankly any online dating type site, as they can become legally responsible for someone misrepresenting themselves and engaging in illegal forms of sexual relationships with someone else from the site. Third, this will actually likely make stopping and deterring sex trafficking MORE difficult to actually defend against. The use of known sites by law enforcement was plentiful, utilizing them as a means of actually finding and dealing with such instances. Without those sites openly and publicly advertising and being available for use both for stings and for information gathering, it will likely make law enforcements jobs more difficult to actually catch such people.

This was a law made to look like it's about sex trafficking, and likely was why many people foolishly voted for it without a second thought, but in reality it's one aimed at sex work in general and is an absolute affront to the integrity of freedom on the internet, in business, and in ones own body.
 
Hawkeye10 said:
Te new puritans will win this battle.

Those of us who desire not approved sex acts and or not approved relationship structure will not be facilitated at best, and will be thrown in prisons at worst....and it goes without sayong that our lives will be ruined as much as possible, because we are all gross to some small minds.
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If you practice fornication or other forms of sexual immorality then why should you be tolerated by a moral government?

It is job of governments to be shepherd and lead sheep away from sin such as prostitution and casual sex much like how Musa lead people out of Egypt - in the West though since so many reject God, they have no purpose in their life other than meaningless sex and feral pleasures, so how can they demand "freedom" when they want to live like animals do?
 
Islam scholar said:
If you practice fornication or other forms of sexual immorality then why should you be tolerated by a moral government?

It is job of governments to be shepherd and lead sheep away from sin such as prostitution and casual sex much like how Musa lead people out of Egypt - in the West though since so many reject God, they have no purpose in their life other than meaningless sex and feral pleasures, so how can they demand "freedom" when they want to live like animals do?
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My government is not in charge of running my life, I am, my government is in charge of keeping the trains running on time and affording me the max freedom possible.
 
Islam scholar said:
If you practice fornication or other forms of sexual immorality then why should you be tolerated by a moral government?

It is job of governments to be shepherd and lead sheep away from sin such as prostitution and casual sex much like how Musa lead people out of Egypt - in the West though since so many reject God, they have no purpose in their life other than meaningless sex and feral pleasures, so how can they demand "freedom" when they want to live like animals do?
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The government has no business in morals games,especially lead by a ***** grabbing pervert
 
Mizzy22 said:
The government has no business in morals games,especially lead by a ***** grabbing pervert
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Outlawing murder and rape is the government enforcing morals, as those things would be legal as well in secular state, so a godly government should not pick and choose which morals to enforce.
 
Hawkeye10 said:
My government is not in charge of running my life, I am, my government is in charge of keeping the trains running on time and affording me the max freedom possible.
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If you engage in beastly pleasures of fornication and adultery then you not running your life, you are being led by Satan since you lack God, is not possible to be "free" unless you have guidance of God or Godly rulers to prevent sinful lifestyle.
 
What, no CL personal ads? Darn back to Grinder for all those married men in the closet. It was a great hunting field to break new bees in lol Damn the amount of married guys looking for men on men action on CL was astounding.

Huh? Guys pay woman to have sex, yuk !! No offense ladies !! Luv ya as long as you keep your clothes on
 
yankintx said:
What, no CL personal ads? Darn back to Grinder for all those married men in the closet. It was a great hunting field to break new bees in lol Damn the amount of married guys looking for men on men action on CL was astounding.

Huh? Guys pay woman to have sex, yuk !! No offense ladies !! Luv ya as long as you keep your clothes on
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These have always been pagan practices, which is why God is necessary to prevent sins of adultery, sodomy, and prostitution.

If marriage was not allowed for pagans but only for faithful followers of God, then adultery and divorce rates in pagan societies would not exist as they do - since pagans worship only sex and money and other bestial pleasures rather than understand God's meaning for man and woman in marriage.
 
Looks like the Islamic police has shown up on this thread as well. I do believe he is stalking this cute white boy.
 
Islam scholar said:
If you engage in beastly pleasures of fornication and adultery then you not running your life, you are being led by Satan since you lack God, is not possible to be "free" unless you have guidance of God or Godly rulers to prevent sinful lifestyle.
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You run your life, I will run mine, I insist.
 
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